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Kristoffer Inton
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Fed Hikes Rate Again and Plans to Unwind Balance Sheet; Should Diminish Gold Investment Demand

At its June meeting, the Fed raised the federal-funds target rate 25 basis points to 1% to 1.25%. In total, the central bank has increased the interest rate 50 basis points this year, thus far delivering two of the three increases it had forecast. The rate hike was largely expected, with market-implied probability of 99% the day prior to the announcement. In addition, the Fed announced plans to slowly unwind its nearly $5 trillion balance sheet of bonds built up through quantitative easing. Up t...
Underlying
Kinross Gold Corporation

Kinross Gold is engaged in the mining and processing of gold and, as a by-product, silver ore and the exploration for, and the acquisition of, gold bearing properties in the Americas, the Russian Federation, West Africa and worldwide. As of Dec 31 2013, Co.'s proven mineral reserves for gold and silver were 1,122 ounces and 1,179 ounces respectively.7,883 7,883 7,883

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Morningstar
Morningstar

Morningstar, Inc. is a leading provider of independent investment research in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. The company offer an extensive line of products and services for individual investors, financial advisors, asset managers, and retirement plan providers and sponsors.

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Kristoffer Inton

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